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Homefinder Lettings Policy

Consultation launched on Ashfield District Council’s Homefinder Lettings Policy

Ashfield residents are being urged to give their views on proposed changes to the Council homes policy.

Posted on 16 December 2025
A children's play area on Albert Street Rec Ground in Hucknall, an orange cableway is pictured

Improvements on the way for Albert Street Recreation Ground 

Ashfield District Council is seeking views on plans to relocate existing play equipment and introduce new equipment at Albert Street Recreation Ground, Hucknall.

Posted on 15 December 2025
Cllrs Chris Huskinson and Dale Grounds with Assistant General Manager Kevin Cogan

New adventure awaits with Kirkby Leisure Centre’s bigger and better soft play

Youngsters can now have more fun exploring at Kirkby Leisure Centre thanks to the bigger and better soft play.

Posted on 15 December 2025
An artist impression of Chapel Street, Hucknall, showing a mural on the side of B&M

Hucknall town centre improvements approved

 Ashfield District Council’s Planning Committee has approved plans to regenerate Chapel Street and Central Walk in Hucknall. 

Posted on 12 December 2025
An artist's impression of the planned apartment building at West Kirkby Gateway

Apartment plans given green light

Ashfield District Council’s Planning Committee has given the green light to the Council’s plans for a new apartment building next to Kirkby train station.

Posted on 10 December 2025
Students visiting the depot rebuild

Students leave their mark on Ashfield’s Northern Depot redevelopment

Students from Vision West Notts College visited the construction site at Ashfield District Council’s Northern Depot, where their new learning hub will be based as part of a major redevelopment project

Posted on 09 December 2025